Side effects of Ziety Tablet

How to use Ziety Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. It can be taken with or without food, but it is better to take Ziety 0.25mg Tablet at a fixed time.

How Ziety Tablet works

Ziety 0.25mg tablet is a benzodiazepine. It works by increasing the action of GABA, a chemical messenger which suppresses the abnormal and excessive activity of the nerve cells in the brain.

In Depth Information on Ziety Tablet

Expert advice for Ziety Tablet

If you are taking Ziety for the treatment of insomnia and anxiety, it should not be used more than 4 weeks.

It may become less effective over the time.

It causes sleepiness or drowsiness. If this happens to you, do not drive or use machinery.

Avoid consuming alcohol when taking the Ziety, as it may cause excessive sleepiness or drowsiness.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems.

Yes, the use of Ziety has addictive potential. Its use is associated with risk of addiction for physical or psychological effects. The abrupt discontinuation of Ziety is therefore not advised to avoid serious withdrawal symptoms.

Yes, Ziety is a habit forming substance. It is possible to become dependent on Ziety and there are high chances that you may experience withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking Ziety. Please take Ziety only as advised by your doctor. Kindly inform your doctor if you have a history of using habit forming substances as your doctor would be able to advise you better regarding the use of Ziety.

Yes, Ziety is used to relieve excess (moderate to severe) anxiety and to treat anxiety associated with depression. It is not recommended for mild anxiety associated with stress of day today life situations.

No, Ziety is not indicated for the treatment of heart palpitations. However, it may help in reducing heart palpitations associated with anxiety. Ziety should always be taken only when advised by your doctor.

Yes, Ziety makes you sleepy. Sedation (sleepiness) is a very common side effect of Ziety. Please consult your doctor if you are prescribed Ziety and your work requires you to remain alerted or you drive yourself as it may affect your driving.

Change in weight (both weight gain and weight loss) has been reported as a common side effect with Ziety. Please consult your doctor if you experience disproportionate change in weight when you are taking Ziety.

Ziety should not be taken with hydrocodone. Ziety belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and hydrocodone belongs to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Ziety with paracetamol?

No, interactions have been reported between Ziety and paracetamol. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Ziety with prednisone?

Prednisolone may increase the metabolism (breakdown) of Ziety and hence decrease the levels of Ziety in the body which may decrease the effect of Ziety and a higher dose may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Ziety with clonazepam?

Ziety should not be taken with clonazepam as both the medicines belong to the same class of medicines called benzodiazepines. When taken together, they can cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Ziety with oxycodone?

Ziety should not be taken with oxycodone. Ziety belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and oxycodone belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Ziety with tramadol?

Ziety should not be taken with tramadol. Ziety belong to a class of medicines called benzodiazepines and tramadol belong to the class of medicines called opioids. Both the classes cause sedation (increased tenedency to sleep) and respiratory depression (slow and difficult breathing). Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Ziety with ibuprofen?

No, interactions have been reported between Ziety and ibuprofen. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Ziety with sertraline?

No, interactions have been reported between Ziety and sertraline. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Can I take Ziety with buspirone?

No, interactions have been reported between Ziety and buspirone. However, this does not mean that no interactions exist. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.